Benjie Jones

Every single room in this enchanting Atlanta home belonging to designer Benjie Jones gets a holiday touch! We're talking live trees in the kitchen and dining room, wreaths and a big wooden Santa in the master bedroom and bathroom, and leftover sprigs of evergreen tucked behind paintings everywhere. Keeping things artistic but measured, and fun without being too serious is actually the designer's everyday decorating approach. I'd love to see how his home looks the rest of the year, wouldn't you?? The robin’s egg-blue walls are gorgeous. I especially love it in the kitchen as a backdrop to the dinnerware and bottles. See more great photos by Erica George Dines and read all about the whimsical space over at Atlanta Home & Lifestyles!


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JoAnn Romano

Although this Kansas City home is smack dab in the middle of the country, JoAnn Romano – lead artist and owner of Architectural Elements, wanted the dining room to have a kind of coastal, beachy feel. The walls are incredible here, I love how JoAnn used both texture and metallics to bring life to the serene Aegean Sea color. She actually said the current trend in faux is color. From Tuscan to contemporary, people are looking to bring in color, freshness and happiness to their homes. I like the sound of that! Visit Kansas City Homes and Gardens to read the interesting history of this home, as well as see more photos by Chad Jackson. The home is sprinkled with turquoise!


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Lynn Morgan Design

This delightful Southport, CT home designed by Lynn Morgan and photographed by Laura Moss is like a breath of fresh spring air. (Should I really be anticipating spring already??) I love that it's a little bit coastal, filled with pretty color and great pattern. That breakfast area is my favorite...love those big windows, the French bistro chairs, the cozy banquette filled with colorful cushions and that fab lantern! The perfect start to a great day, I say! You really don't want to miss out on the rest of the home, so head here to check it out!


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Tobi Fairley + Beverly Wells

What's better than a home decorated by Tobi Fairley?? How about a home decorated for the holidays by Tobi and her mother Beverly Wells! I positively adore the turquoise and green palette that was inspired by the Wells' furnishings and gorgeous aqua-painted kitchen cabinetry, as well as the green-and-cream fabric from Tobi's new fabric line. They actually used it to make the fab striped runners on the dining table...so cute! You can see more images taken by Rett Peek and read all about their traditions over at At Home in Arkansas!


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Happy Thanksgiving!!

Last November I shared some beautiful photographs taken by the Shanna LeRoy and felt today was a perfect day to repost a few of them! Ashley Russel designed the droolworthy Thanksgiving spread you see here, including the great trash-to-treasure DIY projects. To see the rest of the photos, pop on over here!

I want to wish all of you here in the US a very special day, and to let you know how thankful I am to have such supportive, enthusiastic readers!! A million thank you's for the joy you bring me each day with your comments and emails! :)

We are currently enjoying some sunshine down in Arizona (picking up Charley tomorrow!), but I'll be back blogging again Tuesday. In the meantime there will be some great guest bloggers headed your way!

Happy Thanksgiving!! :)

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Costa del Sol + Giveaway Winners!

Holy guacamole, my turquoise loving friends...is this a gold mind or what!? You can bet my jaw dropped when I spotted this home overlooking the Mediterranean Sea in Costa del Sol, Spain over on Inspiring Interiors. I love how the inside is so soft and peaceful while the spectacular outdoor areas boast color that mimics the turquoise sea below. Can you even imagine?! Ahh!! Who lives here and when can I come??? There's even more to see of this incredible home tour over at El Mueble...just click "Galeria" on the left side of the page!


It's Friday again, which means it's time to announce the winners of the Mattie Luxe giveaway!

The set of 8 custom placemats go to:

kolpin1

and the fab lucite tray to:

Pawleys Island Posh

Congrats you two! Everyone else, I hope you enjoy your weekend! We're expecting some snow here in Minnesota...shhh...I'm excited! :)


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The Wills Company

I can tell there is a lot of passion behind The Wills Company, a design/build, remodeling and handyman company out of Nashville, TN. They worked with Robin Patton of Patton Interiors to create the most sophisticated, modern, farmhouse-style kitchen I've ever seen. I don't know what I love more...the gorgeous table surrounded by the fabulous chairs and bench, or that incredible turquoise sectional. Truly a dream space that I'm sure the owners cherish every day! To see more, including before-n-afters, check out their portfolio here!


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Dana Small + Giveaway Winner!

You know what I love? Homes that don't take themselves too seriously; ones full of color, life and laughter! That's exactly the feeling I get from these photos taken by Annie Schlechter for Coastal Living. The home was designed by Dana Small, who infused their waterfront home in Stuart, Florida with cheerful, bright, beachy colors. She actually studied color therapy in design school and learned how it can hinder or help productivity. Imagine all that gets done in this home! I adore all the texture and natural elements in the living room, all so pretty. And hello there, dining room! The collection of colorful recycled frames really stands out on that vivid green background. Lastly, the kids spaces are loads of fun. Love Benjamin Moore's Tropicana Cabana on the walls of the playroom! A lot of the furnishings in the home were sourced through Dana's design and gifts boutique in Stuart, Florida called Matilda's. Definitely looks like a place I'll need to check out if I'm ever in the area!

Time to announce the lucky winner of the J.Covington Home lamp giveaway!

Marjorie from Nashville, Tennessee!

Come back next week because I have yet another giveaway coming up! Until then, have a wonderful weekend!! :)


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